Dr. David Ethier is an orthopedic surgeon. He attended Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Ethier's patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. He accepts Medicaid and Medicare insurance.

Dr. Carl Ollivierre is a physician who specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His average patient rating is 3.0 stars out of 5. His clinical interests encompass chiropractic. Dr. Ollivierre honors Medicare insurance. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Washington Hospital Center and Howard University Hospital.

Dr. Peter Mulhern is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Mulhern is 4.0 stars out of 5. He takes Medicaid and Medicare insurance. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and a graduate of Georgetown University Medical Center's residency program.

Dr. James Seymore is an orthopedist. He takes Medicaid insurance. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for residency.

Dr. Claudia Thomas specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She accepts Medicare insurance. Dr. Thomas graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Harry Huntt practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Huntt is 3.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Huntt is in-network for Medicare insurance. He studied medicine at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Cedric Tankson works as a foot and ankle surgeon and orthopedic surgeon in Leesburg, FL and Lady Lake, FL. He has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance. Dr. Tankson is a graduate of the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine and the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Dr. Jeffrey Kerina is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Leesburg, FL and Lady Lake, FL. Patient ratings for Dr. Kerina average 4.0 stars out of 5. He takes Medicare insurance. He is a graduate of Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.

Dr. John Williams, who practices in Leesburg, FL and Lady Lake, FL, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. He takes Medicare insurance.

Dr. James Ronzo practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Hernando, FL, Brooksville, FL, and Spring Hill, FL. Dr. Ronzo's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. He honors Medicare insurance. After attending Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Genesys Regional Medical Center. He is affiliated with Bayfront Health Brooksville and Bayfront Health Spring Hill.

Dr. John Cowin is a physician who specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In his practice, he is particularly interested in arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Cowin's average patient rating is 2.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Cowin takes Medicare insurance.

Dr. Thomas Kramer practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Kramer attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Cynthia Harding's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Harding is 4.0 stars out of 5. She is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance. She graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She speaks Spanish.

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What is Orthopedic Surgery?

Orthopedic surgeons, sometimes just called orthopedists, are surgical doctors of the musculoskeletal system. They work to keep your body active and in motion by treating problems with your bones, joints, tendons and muscles. The most frequently treated disorder seen by orthopedic surgeons is osteoarthritis, a common “wear-and-tear” problem where the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down, causing friction and pain. Orthopedic surgeons might also see patients for bone and joint deformities, amputation, infections of the bone and joint, overuse injuries, or nerve compression.

Orthopedic surgeons can order tests such as blood work and x-rays to get a clearer picture of the issue. Depending on the illness or injury, more than one different form of treatment may be used. Treatment may include:

Surgery, such as fusing bones together to increase stability, or replacing a joint

Medication, such as pain medication or steroids to promote healing

Casts, splints, or orthotics (devices such as braces or shoe inserts to support the body)

Physical therapy, a kind of treatment using exercise, stretching, heat, and massage to heal the body

Exercise, stretching, movement, and use of the affected part

Orthopedic surgeons also work to prevent injuries and slow the progression of disease in their patients. They educate patients on ways to prevent future injuries, and they treat illness in order to prevent further damage to bones or joints that may be affected by disease. The goal of an orthopedic surgeon is to help their patients restore movement and regain an active life.